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Dothan
Tuesday, October 28th, 2025
Good morning, Dothan. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 28th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Wallace Community College–Dothan will host a Faculty/Staff vs. Lady Govs softball charity game on Oct. 29 from 10:50 to 11:50 a.m.—the event will benefit The House of Ruth as students and staff collect supplies for women and children in crisis. Wiregrass Daily News
- ➤ Talking Care Counseling's Veterans Day Mini Battle of the Bands is an upcoming fundraiser organized by Care Counseling director Chelsea Dankert to support veterans + disadvantaged locals through live music. WTVY
- ➤ The local Wiregrass Chapter of MOAA supported the Fort Rucker Holiday Food program with a generous donation—helping provide meals for those in need during the holiday season. Dothan Eagle
- ➤ Enterprise Christian Mission Center said it will give families smaller grocery amounts more often during the SNAP shutdown — a plan to stretch supplies — as it prepares to meet community needs. WTVY
- ➤ The Night of Legends and Lore event at Landmark Park offers an evening of local storytelling—tickets are available exclusively via pre-sale since Oct. 27. WTVY
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Bobby Boone of Buds N Blossoms Nursery & Landscaping explained how the business has served the area for 50 years—sharing the benefits of gardening and planting during his recent studio interview. WTVY
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Yosvany Estepe Díaz and Nicole Bass told News4 Morning Mingle that Estepe Music in Headland offers music lessons—arrangements and other music services for local residents. They said the studio gives community members a range of music options to learn and enjoy. WTVY
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ A Dothan native won the Alabama Young Farmers Collegiate Discussion Meet—competing by discussing urban sprawl, digital engagement, and environmental stewardship. WTVY
FINANCE NEWS
- ➤ All In Credit Union is helping local residents who have not been paid due to the shutdown—efforts that are designed to ease the financial strain on those affected. WTVY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ SNAP benefits in Alabama will be paused in November due to the continuing federal shutdown — affecting over 750,000 recipients — and people with funds on their EBT cards can use them until November 1 while they must recertify to resume benefits. Dothan Eagle
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Halloween Latin Night
6:30-9 p.m. — Taj Indian & Greek Restaurant — Special cocktails available — Celebrate Halloween with Latin dance and a costume contest.
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Vincent Mason Live Performance
7-8:30 p.m. — National Peanut Festival — Tickets starting at $80 — Vincent Mason brings an unforgettable musical experience to Dothan.
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Shenandoah Concert
7-8:30 p.m. — National Peanut Festival — Tickets from $65 — Experience the unforgettable sounds of Shenandoah live in Dothan.
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Figure 8 Race and Demolition Derby
7-8:30 p.m. — National Peanut Festival — Tickets starting at $56 — Experience the thrill of figure 8 racing in an unforgettable derby event.
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Daniel Donato Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Dothan Opera House — Cost Info Not Provided — Experience an exciting evening of live music from Daniel Donato.
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Nashville Nights - Hear the Stories Behind the Songs
6:30-8 p.m. — Dothan Opera House — Cost information not provided — Experience captivating narratives behind the music of Nashville.
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Hudson Westbrook
7-8:30 p.m. — Dothan Civic Center Arena — Entry details not provided — Experience an evening of entertainment featuring Hudson Westbrook.
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PokeKon Fest
10:00 – 11:30 AM — Dothan Civic Center Arena — $20 — Explore a treasure trove of Pokémon collectibles and fandoms at this one-day trade show.
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NTOA: Basic SWAT Training
8 AM – 5 PM — Wiregrass Public Safety Center — Registration fees apply — Enhance tactical skills in a critical training program for first responders.
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Brightspeed Holiday Light Spectacular
5:30 PM — Fairgrounds Arena - Peanut Festival — Ticket pricing TBA — Experience a vibrant drive-through light show with expanded displays, visits with Santa, and live entertainment.
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